Tsukuba Sightseeing Spots
Tsukuba City Information
JNTO (Japan National Tourist Organization)
Ryokan & Hotels (Organized by KNT)
Passports and Visas
Every person entering Japan must have a valid passport. In addition, persons coming from certain countries must have a visa issued by a Japanese consulate in their country. Please be aware that in some cases, it takes more than one month to obtain a visa. For details, please inquire at your nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate. See Visa Information page.
Currency Exchange
Only Japanese yen is acceptable at stores and restaurants in Japan. You can exchange money at the airport, foreign exchange banks, and other authorized exchanges upon presentation of your passport. We encourage you to exchange your money at the airport upon arrival.
Credit Cards and Traveler's Cheques
Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diners Club and JCB are widely accepted at hotels, department stores, shops and restaurants. Only major banks and hotels in principal cities can accept traveler's cheques, but their use in Japan is not as common as in some other countries.
Banking
Most banks are available for foreign currency exchange transactions from 9:00 to 15:00 on weekdays.
Tipping
There is no custom of tipping in Japan. Instead, at places such as restaurants, bars and hotels, a 10% service charge is usually added to your bill.
Insurance
All participants are encouraged to make their own arrangements for health and travel insurance. None of the conference sponsors/co-sponsors nor supporting organizations can be held responsible for any personal injury, loss, damage, accident to private property or additional expenses incurred because of delays or changes in air, rail, sea, road or other services, strikes, sickness, weather or any other cause.
Climate
The congress will be held at refreshing season of the year in autumn. The average temperature is around 21℃ in the daytime and 11℃ at night.
Electrical Appliances
Japan operates on 100 volts for electrical appliances. The frequency is 50 Hz in eastern Japan.
Tax
5% consumption tax will be added to your bill.
